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Likes, Dislikes as Iowa Football Obliterates UNI at Kinnick Stadium
Iowa’s defense forced three turnovers and held UNI to 147 total yards as the Hawkeyes closed out nonconference play.
On Saturday, the Iowa Hawkeyes shut out Northern Iowa 55-0 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, improving to 3-0 despite missing leading rusher Kamari Moulton.
Three Hawkeyes—Xavier Williams, Nathan McNeil, and Braeden Jackson—each surpassed 100 rushing yards, combining for 640 total yards of offense. It was the first time Iowa achieved this feat since 1983.
Quarterback Hank Brown completed all 12 of his passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns, cementing his status as starter. He directed scoring drives on all five of his possessions before being replaced.
Defensively, the Hawkeyes held Northern Iowa to 155 total yards and forced two turnovers, securing their second shutout of the season. The team allows just 4.3 points per game.
Big Ten competition begins next week for the 3-0 Hawkeyes, who travel to Michigan before hosting Ohio State and visiting Washington. Iowa completed an undefeated non-conference slate.